SWIFT/BIC code MLILGB3LXXX

MLILGB3LXXX belongs to Merrill Lynch International in London, United Kingdom.

MLILGB3LXXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMLILGB3LXXX
8-character codeMLILGB3L
Branch codeXXX
BankMerrill Lynch International
BranchHead office
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the Merrill Lynch International SWIFT/BIC works

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

MLIL Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
GB Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
3L Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
XXX Branch code
3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.

Check before you send

  • Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
  • Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
  • Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.

Frequently asked questions

Which bank is behind SWIFT code MLILGB3LXXX?

MLILGB3LXXX identifies the headquarters of Merrill Lynch International in London, United Kingdom. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Merrill Lynch International.

What do the letters in MLILGB3LXXX mean?

MLIL is the institution code of Merrill Lynch International, GB stands for United Kingdom, 3L is the location code and XXX means the main office.

What happens if I enter MLILGB3LXXX with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check MLILGB3LXXX against the details from Merrill Lynch International before you confirm.

Has Merrill Lynch International got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 50 SWIFT/BIC codes for Merrill Lynch International in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.

Is MLILGB3L and MLILGB3LXXX the same code?

Yes, they are. MLILGB3L is the short version of MLILGB3LXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Merrill Lynch International in London.

Do I need MLILGB3LXXX to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need MLILGB3LXXX.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.